State Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) explains his HOA elections bill and invites listeners to a forum on reducing college expenses

Shanna Devine, Worker Health and Safety Advocate from Public Citizen Congress Watch warns Faster Line Speeds at Hog Slaughter Plants Would Endanger Food Safety, Workers, the Public

Kevin Brassler of Consumer Checkbook answers the question, “Can You Get a Hotel-Room Deal?”

Elisabeth Leamy of the Washington Post warns Despite previous safety concerns, this circuit breaker is still in homes and  How to protect your kids — and their future credit — from identity thieves

Jodi Andersen. Co-Founder How I Met My Dog Introduces the Match.com Of The Pet World

Emily Hunter, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Management Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business lists 11 Tips for How To Negotiate The Best Retail Price

Brian Hibbs of San Francisco’s Comix Experience invites listeners to Free Comic Book Day and to join the Graphic Novel of the Month Club

Saundra Latham of Cheapism runs down Costco vs. Sam’s Club: A Wholesale Club Showdown

Ruth Susswein of Consumer Action reports Consumer groups stand up to threats to take the public complaint database dark

Adriana Samper, Assistant Professor at Arizona State University shares her study Beauty, Effort, and Misrepresentation: How Beauty Work Affects Judgments of Moral Character and Consumer Preferences